India on Wednesday reported 15,283 Covid cases — a slight increase from Tuesday — and 226 deaths, according to the Union health ministry. Active cases have further declined to 2,07,653.
Active Covid-19 cases in India decline to 2,07,653: Union health ministry
58.6 crore samples have been tested for Covid up to October 12, 2021. Of these, 13.2 lakh samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Daily Covid-19 cases below 20k for 5th day; day’s toll at 228
India recorded 16,009 new cases (with data from Sikkim not available), up from 13,181 on the previous day but showing a continuing decline on the seven-day scale. The country had reported over 19,000 infections last Tuesday.